Crime Rate in Southwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwell

The total recorded crimes in Southwell, Newark and Sherwood, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwell crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Southwell, encompassing approximately 4,775 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Southwell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ridgeway with total crimes: 3
  • Norwood Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Southwell?

To understand the safety of Southwell, we need to analyze Southwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Southwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 433 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southwell witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southwell had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 301 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southwell witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Southwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Southwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southwell has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 7.54 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Newark and Sherwood, UK

In 2024, the total Southwell crimes were 433. The crime rate of Southwell in 2024 was 90.67 (year) or 7.56 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southwell were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.03 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)CrimesRank (Newark and Sherwood)
Bridge156 11,976 11,448 1
Devon124 21,287 21,277 2
Castle68 4774 4686 3
Ollerton98 3831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & Clipstone59 5729 5500 5
Balderton North & Coddington32 11429 9470 6
Rainworth South & Blidworth49 6601 6418 7
Beacon47 7501 7335 9
Sutton-on-Trent17 15337 12365 8
Balderton South42 8354 11248 12
Farndon & Fernwood33 10415 10220 14
Rainworth North & Rufford32 13332 13256 11
Bilsthorpe32 12264 14217 15
Lowdham18 14262 15245 13
Boughton7 19138 18129 16
Collingham12 17160 16121 17
Farnsfield16 16144 1794 18
Trent9 1888 1984 19
Muskham4 2077 2061 20
Dover Beck3 2137 2141 21

Southwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 202415
May 20242

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246
July 202412
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 202412
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Southwell in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Ridgeway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Norwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Kings Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Burgage (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Greet Park Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Town Mill Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ruby Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Palace View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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